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Vice President Alupo Represents Museveni: BRICS Summit, Ends with Renewed Push for a Multipolar World Order.

NEW DELHI, INDIA – By Dr.Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin L. H. D (Hon.)- HICGI News Agency updated at 1613 EAT on Monday 14 September 2026 Vice President Jessica Alupo represented President Yoweri Museveni at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, where she held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening cooperation between…

Lukyamuzi Takes on Odonga Otto Over Disappearance of Signatures Collected to Impeach the President

On the Senior Citizens Talk, veteran Ugandan politician Hon. John Ken Lukyamuzi, popularly known as The Man, revisits the controversial 2012 impeachment petition against President Museveni and addresses the alleged disappearance of signatures collected to support the motion. In this candid discussion with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Lukyamuzi also shares his views on…

NEMA, Hoima Sugar and UG Govt sued for Destroying Bugoma Forest

Robert Turyakira has asked Uganda High Court to stand with Ugandans in saving Bugoma Forest. Robert Turyakira is an environmental and climate activist. He is the Deputy Executive Director of the Environment Shield, a CSO based in Uganda involved in environmental litigation advocacy for environmental Justice. Robert is a member of the Climate Action Network…

Activists Demand ICC Charges Against French Politicians for Role in Rwanda genocide

Human Rights Activists around the world are demanding fresh investigations into France’s role in the 1994 Rwanda Genocide and are asking Court to charge French Politicians separately for atrocities against the people of Rwanda. In a visit to Kigali, the French president says his country asks Rwanda for forgiveness over its role in the 1994…

Lukwago, City Councillors set for swearing in Ceremony

HAPPENING NOW: Updated at 1228GMT on Wednesday 26th May 21 By E K Benj KAMPALA – Swearing in ceremony for the Kampala City Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago elect and Local Council IV (Authority Councillors) at the City Hall. In a Facebook post earlier , Lukwago says “ This is the day the Lord has chosen…

I pledge not to hold a grudge against anybody – Rt Hon Jacob Oulanya

By Prossy S Will Updated at 1217 GMT on 25th May 21 KOLOLO- Members of the 11th Uganda Parliament on Monday elected Jacob Oulanya as new speaker of Parliament. Shortly after his election, Oulanya said “I want to thank the President and the Chief Justice for today. All the arms of government are here. We…

Ghana’s Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee appointed new UN ASG for Africa

By E K Benj – Updated at 0841 GMT on Sunday 23 May 2021 NEW YORK- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday announced the appointment of Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee of Ghana as Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peace-building Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO). Ms. Pobee succeeds Bintou Keita…

Uganda is My Homeland- Demystifying UN Top Envoy’s Message in Gulu.

By E K Benj Updated at 0327 GMT on Tuesday 19 May 21 GULU United Nations Ambassador to Uganda H.E Rosa Malango on Monday started her first engagement with inspiring Ugandans to love and secure their country beginning with their homes. Addressing Young people gathering at Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative founded by Forest Steven…

Battle of gods -Israeli jets pound Gaza as rocket fire resumes and Palestinians hit streets to protest

By Hadas Gold, Ofri Eshel, E K Benj, Abeer Salman, Kareem Khadder and Mohammed Tawfeeq, Updated 028 GMT May 19, 2021 Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza building with AP, Al Jazeera offices This story contains graphic images. Viewer discretion is advised. Jerusalem – Israeli warplanes continued to pound Gaza on Tuesday and rocket fire into Israel resumed after a brief…

A New Dawn for Northern Uganda, UN Chief calls for Rebranding of the Region

By Prosy S Will – Updated at 0:59 GMT on Tuesday 18, 21 GULU The United Nations Resident Coordinator for Uganda and Designated official for Security to Uganda H.E Rosa Malango has called for rebranding of Northern Uganda. Upon her arrival in Gulu moments ago (Monday 17th May 2021), she said “By Wednesday the story…